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Junior Doctors and the Trade Union Bill

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Darren Newman

Barring a dramatic development (such as a  legal challenge), tomorrow’s strike of junior doctors is going to go ahead. In fact it cannot be postponed because eight weeks has now passed since the ballot was held and after that period is … Continue reading →

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Boris and the Ballot: why call for tougher strike laws?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Darren Newman

The nation’s favourite Tory, Boris Johnson has called for tougher strike laws. In his Mail on Sunday interview Boris sets out an 8-point plan. It differs from other employment law proposals I’ve seen in that it has been prepared by … Continue reading →

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